Compiling
the Story
I am a mom who decided
to compile the story of Jesus to make it more user friendly for my kids. In our
society of ever quickening gratification, wading through four often redundant
accounts to learn one story may seem too time-consuming. Yet each author wrote from a unique perspective and included stories or philosophies not found in the other accounts.
I
wanted to stay close to the Bible’s tone and give my children a sense of the
original writing. Not a theologian, I went at this as a layperson with a love
of the story and teachings, a healthy curiosity, and lots of questions that
need to be discussed. I ask them more in the spirit of debate than as an expert
with the answers. Other than for historical remarks, I consulted no sources but
the Bible.
I
encourage my kids to seek God in prayer, through the study of available
resources, and by asking questions rather than mindlessly accepting others’
interpretations of what they should believe. One thing everyone can probably
agree on is that no human is perfect. So it stands to reason that no human
organization possesses perfect knowledge of God. Feel free to weigh in with
your own questions and insights, though I do ask that we remain civil and
respectful in any dialogue. I love to debate. I will not harangue.
Next
post—the point of the Gospel.
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